Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brew HaHa!
Coffee Shop
Tropical Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tony's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kim's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Valentina
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Everyday Artists Studio
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
Woodside Farm Creamery
Sweets
Tim's Liquors
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
Two Stones Pub
Bar
Famous Mike's Tavern
Bar
Valley Liquors
Alcohol
tierra mexi-cali grill
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Country Maid
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
McGlynn's Pub
Bar
Polly Drummond Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Six Paupers Tavern & Restaurant
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Famous John’s Tavern
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Chinese American Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Somerset Lake Clubhouse
Community Centre
Truly Yoga
Gym
Hockessin PAL Center
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Wheelhouse
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Cheese Chalet
Cheese
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Zingo's
Grocery Store
Chefs’ Haven
Grocery Store
Harvest Market Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Paper Mill Park
Park
Mendenhall Village Park
Park
Tweed's Park
Park
Weather Hill Farm Park
Park
Deacons Walk Park
Park
Wood Creek
Park
White Clay Creek State Park & White Clay Creek National Wild & Scenic River
Park
Carousel Park and Equestrian Center
Park
Carousel Farm Park
Park
Delcaste Recreation Area
Park
White Clay Creek State Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Carpenter Recreation Area
Park
Maxwell Complex (park maintenance and staff residence))
Park
Sherwood II
Park
Lindell Hill Park
Park
New Garden Township Park
Park
Nichols Park
Park
Ridgewater Park
Park
Coverdale Park
Park
Alcott Dr Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Pike Creek Crossing
Convenience Store
Anemone Jewelers
Fashion
Natural Salon
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Bliss Nails
Beauty
Perry Anthony Salon & spa
Beauty
True Value
Home Improvement
Maureen's Hair Salon & Day Spa
Beauty
Once Upon A Child
Clothing
Heart and Home
Gift Shop
California Sun Tanning
Beauty
Karen Optical
Optician
Jade's Nails
Beauty
Landenberg Store
Convenience Store
Penache
Hairdresser
Dash In
Convenience Store
Henry's Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Headquarters II
Hairdresser
The Old Lamplighter
Gift Shop
Wooden Wheels Service and Repair
Bicycle
Hockessin Day Spa
Beauty
Wawa
Convenience Store
Amstel Barbershop
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in North Star.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in North Star is 138/100 - which is 27% higher than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

North Star crime rates are 824 per 100k, which is 65% lower than Delaware
Property Crime
689 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
135 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in North Star is $142,955 - which is 134% higher than Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$142,955 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Hockessin Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Associates of Delaware
Dentist
Medi-Weightloss
Clinic
Lantana Chiropractic
Clinic
Pike Creek Dental
Dentist
Epoch Chiropractic
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Mill Creek Fire Company Station 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hockessin Fire Company
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pike Creek Sports Medicine Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Grove Fire Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

North Star home prices are $446,300 - which is 91% higher than Delaware
Home Price
$446,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools C

The North Star graduation rate is 97% - which is 14% higher than Delaware
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
The Independence School
Cacc Montessori School
North Star Elementary School
Limestone Hills Day School
Linden Hill Elementary School
Towle Institute
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
Kennett Ms
Skyline Middle School
Heritage Elementary School
The Hockessin Montessori School
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Wilmington Junior Academy
Dickinson (John) High School
High Schools (0) F
Towle Institute
St Mark'S High School
Dickinson (John) High School
Mckean (Thomas) High School
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ratings A+

North Star has an overall rating of 87% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Star? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Paper Mill Park
      Mendenhall Village Park
      Tweed's Park
      Weather Hill Farm Park
      Deacons Walk Park
      Wood Creek
      White Clay Creek State Park & White Clay Creek National Wild & Scenic River
      Carousel Park and Equestrian Center

      Entertainment

      Everyday Artists Studio

      Food & Drink

      Woodside Farm Creamery
      Tim's Liquors
      Five Guys
      Two Stones Pub
      Famous Mike's Tavern
      Valley Liquors
      tierra mexi-cali grill
      Dunkin' Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in North Star? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in North Star.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Star? The cost of living in North Star is 138/100 - which is 27% higher than Delaware.
      North Star
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Star? North Star crime rates are 824, which are 65% lower than Delaware
      Total Crime
      824 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 122

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Star? The median income in North Star is $142,955 which is 134% higher than Delaware.
      Median household income
      $142,955158% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $63,147112% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is North Star a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are North Star home prices? North Star home prices are $446,300 - which is 91% higher than Delaware
      Median home value
      $446,300142% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47956% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      41% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does North Star have good schools? The North Star graduation rate is 97% - which is 14% higher than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is North Star a good place to live? North Star has an overall rating of 87% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      4 total surveys

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